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John Cairns, Staff Reporter / Battlefords News-OptimistSeptember 27, 2018 The last act of the Saskatchewan Winter Games Committee came on Monday, with announcement of their recommendations on what to do with the Games legacy funds. Co-chairs David Schell and Rob Rongve presented the recommendations…

Dear Editor: The Winter Games are drawing to a close and I wanted to reflect on something I learned as I worked in a small way to help make them a success. I said from the outset that North Battleford is blessed with amazing recreational opportunities and incredible facilities. Table Mountain is the…

NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK (February 25, 2018): After an exciting 7 days of sport and culture that showcased the best young athletes in the province, the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games have officially come to an end. From February 18th-24th, North Battleford hosted 1,800 athletes, coaches, managers,…

The 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games officially begin in only one more day! Today's #SportSpotlight features Judo, with Team Regina's Emilie Gatin.  Name: Emilie Gatin Sport: Judo Years competing: Three and a half years. How did you get your start in the sport?My…

Wow -- the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games in North Battleford are now just two days away! Today's #SportSpotlight features Biathlon, with two-time Sask Games alum Griffin Harrington. Learn more about this challenging sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting!…